State purchase contracts and pre-qualification registers
A substantial proportion of Victorian Government procurement is undertaken under state purchase contracts (SPCs) and through supplier pre-qualification registers. SPCs and registers are being adapted to embed the framework’s objectives. Some opportunities exist under existing contracts. Others are considered when contracts are renewed.
While opportunities vary for each SPC and register, actions include:
- increasing the number of targeted suppliers on panels and registers, and making it easy for buyers to identify them
- incorporating questions into panel rules and response templates that incentivise gender-balanced and regionally located teams on individual engagements
- working with suppliers on workforce development and environmental sustainability
Supplier Code of Conduct
The Victorian Government is committed to ethical, sustainable and socially responsible procurement, and expects the same high standards from Suppliers.
From 1 April 2025, the Supplier Code of Conduct (the Code) sets mandatory minimum standards that Suppliers must meet when doing business with the Government.
The Code sets standards in the areas of:
- integrity, ethics and conduct
- conflict of interest; gifts, benefits and hospitality
- corporate governance
- labour and human rights
- health and safety
- environmental management
The Code and this framework are complementary policies. The Code sets minimum standards aimed at strengthening the Government’s commitment to ethical procurement , whereas this framework encourages inclusive practices aimed at value creation.
Tools and support
This content on this page is taken from Victoria’s Social Procurement Framework. Access a PDF version in the social procurement document library.
For more information about social procurement, please contact the Buying for Victoria team.
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